Hidden down one of the winding tree-shaded lanes for which Santa Fe's historic Eastside is famed, this tranquil two-bedroom, three-bath home is a pastoral private haven combining Old World charm with modern features and updates. Enveloped by lush, vibrant gardens and mature shade and fruit trees, the 2,700-square-foot home includes elegant adjoining living and dining rooms, a delightful cook's kitchen, an office alcove, and a studio or family room, all with a relaxed, enchanting ambience that recalls the French countryside. Portales and terraced flagstone and brick patios overlook a swath of lush green grass and expanses of colorful flowering perennials, all of which are maintained with the assistance of a water-catchment system; a freestanding potting shed is a helpful, welcome extra. The fenced and gated property is accessed via a private road and includes a two-vehicle carport and two off-street parking spaces. The location is serenely secluded yet utterly convenient, only minutes from downtown.
Timothy Van Camp
Sotheby's Int. RE/Washington